Asked by Victoria Roebuck on Sep 24, 2024

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Which is true?

A) Pathway thinking is when the individual knows the single best route to reach the desired goal.
B) Agency thinking entails a combination of two factors: strong willpower, on the one hand, and strong commitment to achieve the desired goal, on the other hand.
C) People who score above average on both pathway thinking and agency thinking are said to have low levels of hope.
D) People who score high on agency thinking are very strongly committed to achieving goals that they see as being important.

Pathway Thinking

A cognitive approach focusing on exploring multiple routes and methods to achieve a specific goal or solve a problem.

Agency Thinking

The cognitive process that leads individuals to believe they can influence their own actions and the environment around them.

Willpower

refers to the ability to control impulses and delay short-term gratification for long-term objectives.

  • Acquire knowledge about the function and efficacy of self-improvement methods intended to boost well-being.
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Ayushi Chandrakar5 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Option D is true as it correctly describes agency thinking which involves strong commitment towards achieving important goals. The other options are incorrect as they either provide an incorrect definition of pathway thinking or agency thinking or make a false statement about high levels of hope.